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Broomfield man apologizes for suspicious looking photo projects

A Broomfield man apologized to police on Tuesday, after he realized his photography projects sparked two reports of suspicious objects last week.

Concerned residents called the Broomfield Police Department on Aug. 13 and 14 to report suspicious objects, according to a news release from the police department. On Tuesday, the resident called and told police that he had placed both devices with his daughter as part of a photography project.

One of the two objects, commonly referred to as "long-exposure pin-hole cameras," was attached to a park bench in the open space area west of West 18th Avenue and Iris Street. The second object was attached to a fence in the open space area northwest of Ridgeview Circle and Kohl Street.

The Adams County Hazardous Device Unit responded to both calls and determined that neither item was dangerous.

The cameras work by exposing photo-paper to a very small amount of light over a period of time. The devices can be left in the sun for hours or up to six months.

Investigators appreciated the resident's cooperation, according to the release. They recommended, however, that he put a large sign with his contact information next to any future projects.